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2024-25 School Physicals

If your child will be starting Kindergarten, 6th, or 9th Grade in the Fall, they will need a school physical upon registration.

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Small Steps Big Rewards
Being Held April 23

You could be in danger of developing diabetes … and not know it. Register now to get the facts on how to prevent or delay it.

Get Fit

2024 Get Fit

Take advantage of fitness center specials and receive nutrition and exercise information during this free 12-week program.

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FHN Foundation Appeal

Make a difference in the lives of people in your community with a gift that supports FHN's future growth.

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Award-Winning Care at FHN

FHN Memorial Hospital has been recognized with an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog and other awards for excellent care.

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Medicare Annual Wellness Visit

If you have Medicare Part B, you can schedule a Wellness Visit every 12 months to develop or update a personalized prevention plan.

2nd & 4th Saturdays April – October

Walk With a Doc

Join us for a 30- to 45-minute walk led by FHN providers and professionals.

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Thursday, April 25

Striking Success for Children:
Rolling Through the Decades

Join the FHN Foundation for a fun-filled evening of bowling with friends while helping to improve the pediatric therapy room.

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Saturday, April 27

Drug Take Back Day

The public is invited to bring unused prescription drugs to the Freeport Police Department for a safe drive-thru disposal service.

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Support Groups

Do you provide care to a family member or friend? Have you suffered a loss? Do you live with cancer, congestive heart failure, or diabetes? Join one of our support groups!

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Training and Education

FHN offers classes throughout the year for Diabetes Education, CPR certification, Safe Sitter, Prenatal, and Breastfeeding courses.

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In Their Own Words

Classes & Events
MAR28 Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 1 – 4 p.m.
FACC, 514 S. Chicago, Freeport

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
MAR28 Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Breastfeeding Support Group, 2 p.m.
Freeport Public Library, 100 E. Douglas Street, Freeport

Bring your baby and join other moms to share knowledge and talk about the most up-to-date breastfeeding information. Discussions will be led by lactation experts from the FHN/SCHD Breastfeeding Task Force. This group is open to all moms and free to attend; visit fhn.org/breastfeedingtaskforce for more information.
APR02 Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
Breastfeeding Class, 6 – 8 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Globe Room (lower level), 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Instructor is Annette Gielenfeldt. For more information or to register, visit fhn.org/ob or call 815-599-6221.
APR03 Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
Adult Diabetes Support Group, 5 – 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Conference Dining Room - Lower Level; 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

Participation is free for anyone in the general public who has diabetes, and no referral or registration is required. Meetings are facilitated by FHN Diabetes Educators. For more information, call 815-599-6253.
APR03 Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 9 – 11 a.m.
German Valley Food Pantry, 65 State Street, German Valley

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR03 Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Caregiver Support Group, 2 – 3:30 p.m.
Virtual Meeting

Free group for those who provide care to a family member, friend, or member of the community. Open-forum discussion and a chance to ask questions and share resources. Visit fhn.org/caregivers for the secure Zoom link or contact Sean Huguenin at 815-599-6160 for more information.
APR04 Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Bridges of Carroll County, 417 Main Street, Savanna

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR06 Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Blood Pressure Screening, 8:30 – 11 a.m.
Caring Neighbors Food Pantry, 119 W. Main Street, Warren

Open to the public; no cost or registration required.
APR08 Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
Living Through Grief, 6 p.m.
FHN Memorial Hospital Deaconess Room, 1045 W. Stephenson Street, Freeport

This group helps participants learn more about the grief process, share stories of loss, and regain hope for healing. For more information, contact FHN Hospice 815-599-7240.
APR09 Talk: Constipation, 2 p.m.
Talk: Constipation, 2 p.m.
Liberty Estates, 2170 Navajo Drive, Freeport

Joanne Arnold, RN, will talk about constipation at this free event, open to the public. No registration is necessary.